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What is the shaken baby syndrome case?

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The shaken baby syndrome case involves Robert Roberson, convicted of murdering his daughter Nikki in 2002. He was accused of shaking her to death, a form of child abuse known as shaken baby syndrome. His defense argues the conviction relied on outdated science, with experts now saying similar symptoms could result from accidental injuries. Roberson's execution has been postponed as courts review new evidence.

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New execution date set for Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

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  • A Texas judge set a new execution date for Robert Roberson, convicted in a shaken baby case. 16s
  • Roberson's defense argued the conviction is based on disputed science. 35s
  • Roberson's 2016 execution was previously halted over concerns about shaken baby syndrome evidence. 45s
  • Experts say symptoms of shaken baby syndrome can also result from accidental injuries. 53s
  • The state's highest court is reviewing Roberson's latest appeal with new evidence submitted. 1m 7s
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New execution date set for Robert Roberson in shaken baby case
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New execution date set for Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

In 2002, Robertson said he found his two-year-old daughter Nikki unconscious after she fell from her bed. He was accused of shaking her to death and convicted of murder a year later.

New execution date set for Robert Roberson in shaken baby case
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CBS America
7 hours ago
New execution date set for Robert Roberson in shaken baby case

The defense is arguing the conviction is based on junk science and that the death penalty is inappropriate. Experts say symptoms of shaken baby syndrome can also be caused by falls or accidental injuries.

Execution date set for Texas man convicted of murdering daughter
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Execution date set for Texas man convicted of murdering daughter

At issue was whether Robert Roberson's infant daughter, Nikki, had died of shaken baby syndrome, a serious form of child abuse. Roberson was convicted of shaking Nikki to death in 2002.

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